scholarly journals UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' BIOTECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
Vincentas Lamanauskas ◽  
Rita Makarskaitė-Petkevičienė
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Biology Students ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Female Bias ◽  
Modern Biotechnology ◽  
The University ◽  
New Generation

Biotechnology has made remarkable progress in recent years, and caused a revolution in different sciences. It is obvious, that the advance of modern biotechnology will have a great influence on the world. On the other hand, some ethical problems have emerged. The arguments about ethical and social impacts of biotechnology made clear that not only getting basic knowledge about biotechnology and genetic engineering, also ethical and social issues must be thought in the schools, because the level of knowledge and the attitudes of new generation is very important for the society, and for the future of our world. It is obvious, that students should know about modern biotechnologies more. So, in this study it is tried to determine the university students’ knowledge towards biotech-nology. This research is carried out in January, 2008. Sample was made by students of two universities of Lithuania in total 287 respondents. In sample students of biological and non biological programs are selected. Our research was conducted in educational faculties mainly where a strong female bias in Lithuania historically exists, it was impossible to adjust the female to male ratio more accurately. The age of students ranged from 18 to 29 years (M = 20.41 years, SD = 1.45). A 16-item Likert-type Biotech-nology Knowledge Questionnaire (BKQ) was used to examine students’ knowledge in biotechnology. The results have shown that students do not have sufficient knowledge about biotechnology. Knowledge of students in the field of biotechnologies is very weak and inconsistent. Knowledge mismatch to modern achievements of a science in the given area. The answers given to the statements do not differ significantly between the biology students and the students who do not take any biology courses (non-biology programms). This result shows that education at the university level does not focus enough on biotechnology and its implications. In the opinion of researchers university students need to learn more facts and issues related to modern biotechnology. Also we need to find some approaches to improve non-biology students knowledge about biotechnology. Key words: biotechnology, knowledge, university students.

scholarly journals Validation of a nutrition knowledge questionnaire in Italian students attending the University of Parma

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 1527-1531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Rosi ◽  
Daniela Martini ◽  
Giuseppe Grosso ◽  
Maria Laura Bonaccio ◽  
Francesca Scazzina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Nutritional Recommendations ◽  
Knowledge Questionnaire ◽  
Good Ability ◽  
The University

AbstractObjective:The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of a self-administered nutrition knowledge (NK) questionnaire for Italian university students.Design:The NK questionnaire included ninety questions on experts’ nutritional recommendations, nutritional content of food, health aspects of food and diets, relationship between diet and diseases, and proper food choices. It was administered to the same population under the same conditions on two different occasions with a time interval of 3 weeks between the two administrations.Setting:The survey was carried out at the University of Parma (Italy) during the 2018–2019 academic year.Participants:Data were collected for 132 bachelor and master degree students attending the University of Parma, either attending or not nutrition classes during their studies (19–30 years, 29·5 % males, 57·6 % with an academic nutrition background).Results:The questionnaire revealed high overall internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s α > 0·8) and a good temporal stability with high correlation of the total score (r = 0·835, P < 0·001). Moreover, it showed a good ability to discriminate between subjects with potentially different NK.Conclusions:This NK questionnaire proved to be a reliable, valid and easy-to-use tool for assessing the NK of Italian university students, either with or without nutrition background.

scholarly journals PRE-UNIVERSITY OUTREACH THROUGH A SATELLITE DESIGN COMPETITION

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Schor ◽  
Kane Anderson ◽  
Mohammadreza Fazel-Darbandi ◽  
Greg Linton ◽  
Matthew Woelk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Space Applications ◽  
University Outreach ◽  
Satellite Design ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Design Competition ◽  
University Of Manitoba ◽  
The University ◽  
New Generation

The Engineering Profession is seen as a holistic discipline affecting many areas of everyday life. Even though practicing professionals would not dispute the statement, it is often hard to convey the idea to preuniversity students, as it appears overwhelming and presumptuous. Examples comprising of many different subjects such as bridges, airplanes, and computers, are used to reduce the anxiety. But, these examples are part of everyday life and thus fail to inspire a new generation ofengineers. To overcome this problem, the University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society is using a student-designed nano-satellite, T-Sat, as a means to promote the profession and motivate a new generation by making space accessible to undergraduate and graduate students. This paper describes the outreach presentations and hands-on workshops organized through a satellite design competition that have reached more than 3,000 pre-university students, university students, and industry professionals between January 2011 and May 2012.

Basic Life Support Knowledge among Compulsory Education Students in Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 615-619
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Course Characteristics ◽  
Compulsory Schools ◽  
The University

Background: Basic life support (BLS) is pivotal for the survival of patients in cardiac arrest outside the hospital. Knowledge about BLS in compulsory schools’ students practically reflects the curriculum in teaching BLS. Objective: To investigate the level of basic knowledge on BLS among pre-university students as well as to determine the characteristics of prior BLS training received. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study was done in pre-university students attending the University orientation in 2017. An online-access questionnaire was distributed. One thousand fifty-one questionnaires were completed. Results: Most respondents had previous BLS training (90%), with 67% receiving BLS training in their basic core curricular education. A mean BLS knowledge score of 6.4 from 14 was revealed. Less than half (46.1%) passed the minimal passing level (MPL). Among BLS course characteristics, only one type of extracurricular training, One District One Doctor camp (ODOD), showed an association with passing the MPL of BLS assessments (odds ratio of pass MPL 10.06; 95% CI 1.18 to 85.53, p=0.035). Conclusion: Although most of the students had previous BLS training as a part of their basic core curricular education, it did not affect their success in passing the BLS assessments. Keywords: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Public health, Nonprofessional education

scholarly journals Analisis Kesiapan Kerja Mahasiwa di Era Revolusi Industri 4.0 Menggunakan Soft - System Methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1041
Author(s):  
Anthony Anthony ◽  
Eko Sediyono ◽  
Ade Iriani
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
University Students ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Soft System Methodology ◽  
The University ◽  
System Methodology

<p class="Judul2">Revolusi industri 4.0 membawa dampak yang cukup besar untuk sekarang ini, seperti untuk pekerjaan dan pendidikan. Banyak siswa ditemukan sekarang, berkuliah tidak sesuai dengan minat dan bakat mereka, salah di jurusan mereka atau tidak memiliki basis pengetahuan yang cukup, sehingga membuat mereka terlihat seperti tidak memiliki niat mengikuti kuliah. Hal ini menjadi salah satu hambatan untuk mahasiswa dalam mempersiapkan diri lebih baik sebelum memasuki dunia kerja. Dari permasalahan diatas, peneliti menggunakan pendekatan <em>Soft-System</em> <em>Methodolog</em>y (SSM) untuk mendeskripsikan masalah kesiapan kerja mahasiswa di era Revolusi Industri 4.0. Untuk mendukung penelitian ini, peneliti juga menerapkan literasi revolusi industri 4.0 yang dapat digunakan oleh mahasiswa agar semakin siap menghadapi dunia kerja industri 4.0. Untuk data collection dalam penelitian ini, dilakukan dengan teknik observasi, wawancara serta penyebaran angket. Selanjutnya setelah proses SSM dilakukan peneliti melakukan analisa statistik dari data angket yang telah disebarkan. Hal ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui berapa banyak mahasiswa yang sudah siap dan kurang siap.  Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah solusi serta rekomendasi mengenai tindakan yang perlu dilakukan mahasiswa agar lebih siap memasuki dunia kerja revolusi industri 4.0</p><p class="Abstrak"> </p><p class="Judul2"><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p class="Judul2">Industrial Revolution 4.0 brings considerable impacts for now, such as for work and education. Many students are found studying in the major that is not suitable with their interest and talent, take the wrong major, or don’t have sufficient basic knowledge. Therefore it makes them seem not to have intention in following the lectures. It becomes an obstacle for the university students to prepare themselves better before entering the workforce. From the above problems, the researcher uses Soft System Methodology approach to describe the working readiness of university students in Industrial Revolution 4.0 era. In order to support this research, the researcher also applies Industrial Revolution 4.0 literacy which can be used by the students to make them better prepared to face the workforce of Industrial Revolution 4.0. Meanwhile for the data collection in this research, it is done by observation, interview and questionnaire. Furthermore, after SSM process is done, the researcher conducts statistical analysis from the questionnaire that has been spread before. It is intended to find out how many students are ready and not ready. Result of this research is solutions and recommendations about actions that should be taken by the students to be more prepared to enter the workforce of Industrial Revolution 4.0.</p><p class="Judul2"> </p>

The Attitudes of University Students of Batubara in Medan Towards Batubara Malay Language

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julisah Izar ◽  
Siti Aisah Ginting
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University ◽  
Key Words Attitudes ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

This study dealt with the attitudes of university students of Batubara towards Batubara Malay language. The data were collected from 20 university students of Batubara in Medan. The instruments used for collecting the data were observation sheet, questionnaire sheet and depth interview. The data were analyzed by Moleong’s theory. The findings showed that the respondents’ attitudes were: 12 (60%) negative and 8 (40%) positive. The attitudes levels of university students included in negative and positive attitudes namely in: receiving 11 (55%) negative and 9 (45%) positive, responding 12 (60%) negative and 8 positive, valuing 10 (50%) negative and 10 (50%)  positive,  organizing 12 (60%) positive and 8 (40%) negative, and internalizing values 12 (60%) negative and 8 (40%) positive. The factors influenced the university students’ attitudes were language disloyalty 12 (60%) negative and 8 (40%) positive, language pride lack 14 (70%) negative and 7 (30%) positive, in the unawareness of the norms 11 (55%) negative and 9 (45%) positive. Bahasa Indonesia is dominantly spoken by the university students of Batubara in Medan which caused they have less frequency in using their Batubara Malay language with their friends who are from same region in Medan. Key words: Attitudes, University Students of Batubara, Batubara Malay Language

THE INSTRUMENT TO MEASURE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY OF THE PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES: BETWEEN TOEFL AND TOEIC

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Besin Gaspar ◽  
Yenny Hartanto
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Proficiency Test ◽  
English Proficiency ◽  
Job Applicants ◽  
First Year ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Recruitment Process ◽  
New Employees ◽  
The University ◽  
Higher Institutions

Recently the university students are required by their institutions to have the TOEFL score in the fisrt year or in the last year of their study before graduation. Some other higher institutions require their students to submit TOEIC, not TOEFL, before graduation. Companies, in the recruitment process, require the applicants to submit TOEFL score to show their level of English proficiency. The first question is which one is more appropriate for job applicants in the compay: TOEFL  or TOEIC. Another question for university students before graduation is whether to have TOEFL  in the first year or in the last year before graduation. This article aims at answering the two questions raised. The first part will give an overview of various versions of TOEFL  and  TOEIC  and the second part proposes the appropriate English proficiency test  for the recruitment process for new employees and for the university graduates, that is, TOEIC for the company  and TOEFL  for universities  and  colleges. 

What Determines The Migration Intentions Of University Students?

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 193-198
Author(s):  
Heiko Haase ◽  
Arndt Lautenschläger
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Migration Decision ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Intention To Stay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The University

AbstractThe paper aims at exploring determinants of the university students' intentions to stay within their university region. At this, we presume that students' career choice motivations are related to their professional intentions, which again, along with demographic characteristics, affect their migration decision. Our analysis is based on a cross-sectional study of 2,353 students from three different higher education institutions, two of them located in Germany and one in Namibia. Results indicate that in Germany migration matters because a considerable proportion of students intend to leave the university region after graduation. At this, we found that the students' geographical provenance exerts the most significant effect on the intention to stay. Moreover, certain professional intentions were directly and some career choice motivations were indirectly linked with the intention to remain at the university location. We present several conclusions and implications.

The University Student’s Motivation Level on Learning English

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Esmira Mehdiyev ◽  
Celal Teyyar Uğurlu ◽  
Gonca Usta
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
T Test ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Motivation Level ◽  
Motivation Scale ◽  
The University

This study aims to determine the university students’ level of motivation in terms of different variables. A study group of this research has been designed through one of the non-random sampling methods, Using appropriate sampling, 606 students from Faculty of Education of C.U. have been involved in this study. Motivation scale in English Language Learning developed by Mehdiyev,Usta,Uğurlu (2015) was used as an instrument of data collection. T-test and one - way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to resolve problems of this research. As a result of the research the motivation level of university students hasn’t been revealed significantly different regarding to the gender variable. However, considering the t-test results of motivation scale dimensions, confidence, attitude and personal use, significant difference is seen in favour of women in personal use dimension. The level of language learning motivation of female students is higher than men’s regarding to personal use dimension. However, men’s and women’s views don’t differ significantly in attitude and confidence dimensions. University students don’t present significant differences in terms of birth place, parent’s education level, total motivation scores and confident, attitude and personal dimensions. Students’ motivation levels are seen not to be influenced by the places such as village, provision or city where they have spent the most of their lifetime. At the same time the findings revealed that parental status variable in terms of primary, secondary and university graduates has no effects on students’ motivation.

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